Science Grade 4

Macomb Intermediate School District
Elementary Aligned Curriculum Model

Science - Grade 4

Science

The Michigan Curriculum Framework states that Science is a way of making sense of the natural world. Scientists seek to describe its complexity, to explain its systems and events, and to find the patterns that allow for predictions. Science is the basis for the design of technologies that solve real-world problems.

The Michigan Curriculum Framework indicates that not all students will become scientists or engineers, but science and technology occupy ever-expanding places in our everyday lives. As citizens, we are asked to make decisions about social issues that involve science and technology. As workers, we have occupations that increasingly involve science and technology. In the 21st century, adults will need to be comfortable and competent in a complex, scientific and technological world. Schools have the responsibility of preparing students for the future. Schools must prepare all students -- regardless of their future aspirations -- to be scientifically literate.

The Michigan Curriculum Framework contends that all graduates of our schools should be:
    * knowledgeable about the important concepts and theories of the three major branches of scientific study: earth, life, and physical sciences
    * able to think scientifically and use scientific knowledge to make decisions about real-world problems
    * able to construct new knowledge for themselves through research, reading, and discussion
    * familiar with the natural world, and respectful of its unity, diversity, and fragility
    * able to make informed judgments on statements and debates claiming to have a scientific basis
    * able to reflect in an informed way on the role of science in human affairs.

The Michigan Curriculum Framework states that to make this happen, education needs to:
    * emphasize understanding, not content coverage
    * promote learning that is useful and relevant
    * emphasize scientific literacy for ALL students
    * promote interdisciplinary learning

The "Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks" describe three broad categories of activities that are common in scientifically literate individuals: using scientific knowledge; constructing new scientific knowledge, and reflecting o knowledge. The content strands are directly related to these types of activities.

The MEAP assesses student progress in Science.

Research and Inquiry

The Research and Inquiry unit includes the history and development of science and scientists, investigation techniques, the use of instruments in science, communication of scientific concepts, and real world issues that surround science, technology, and mathematics.

Questioning: Develop/Observations
The learner will be able to generate questions about the world based observation I.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Questioning	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.1 week tested: 22.

Problem Solving: Solution/Devise
The learner will be able to develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation, and investigation I.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Problem Solving	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.2 week tested: 22.

Manipulate Simple Devices
The learner will be able to manipulate simple devices that aid observation and data collection I.1.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Alternative Actions		Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.3 week tested: 22.

Instruments: Measurement/Metric
The learner will be able to use simple measurement devices to make measurements in scientific investigations I.1.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Instruments: Measurement	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.4 week tested: 22.

Problem Solving: Develop/Skills
The learner will be able to develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving I.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Problem Solving	Synthesis	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.5 week tested: 22.

Observations: Summarize
The learner will be able to construct charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations I.1.E.6.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Observations	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.6 week tested: 22.

Evidence: Importance
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically II.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Evidence	Knowledge	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.1

Science: Expression in Other Fields
The learner will be able to show how scientific concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts II.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Science and Other Fields of Study	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.2

Technology: Describe/Daily Life
The learner will be able to describe ways in which technology is used in everyday life II.1.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Technology	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.3

Attitudes/Values: Develop/Natural World
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world II.1.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Attitudes/Values		Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.4

Scientists: Know/Backgrounds
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of contributions made to science by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures II.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Scientists	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.5

Life Science

Organisms: Compare/Physical Attributes
The learner will be able to explain characteristics and functions of observable body parts in a variety of animals III.2.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Organisms: Characteristics	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.1 week tested: 22.

Organisms: Characteristics/Observable
The learner will be able to compare and contrast (K-2) or classify (3-5) familiar organisms on the basis of observable body parts in a variety of animals III.2.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Vertebrates: Characteristics	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.2 week tested: 22.

Fossils: Describe/Evidenced/Organisms
The learner will be able to explain how fossils provide evidence about the nature of ancient life III.4.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Fossils	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.4.E.1 week tested: 22.

Living Things: Characteristics/Survival
The learner will be able to explain how physical and behavioral characteristics of animals help them to survive in their environments III.4.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Living Things	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.4.E.2 week tested: 22.

Food Chain: Recognize/Living Things
The learner will be able to identify familiar organisms as part of a food chain or food web and describe their feeding relationships within the web III.5.E.1 (explain common patterns of interrelationships and interdependence of living things).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Food Chains	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.1 week tested: 22.

Living Things: Needs
The learner will be able to describe the basic requirements for all living things to maintain their existence III.5.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Living Things	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.2 week tested: 22.

Living Things: Effects of Humans
The learner will be able to describe positive and negative effects of humans on the environment III.5.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Agriculture		Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.4 week tested: 22.

Physical Science

Objects: Properties/Classify
The learner will be able to classify common objects and substances according to observable attributes/properties IV.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Objects: Properties	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.1 week tested: 22.

Objects: Properties/Useful
The learner will be able to identify properties of materials which make them useful. IV.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Objects	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.2 week tested: 22.

Electricity: Circuits/Construct
The learner will be able to construct simple, useful electrical circuits. (3-5) IV.1.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Electricity: Circuits	Synthesis	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, IV.1.E.4

Electricity: Hazards
The learner will be able to describe possible electrical hazards to be avoided at home and at school IV.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Electricity	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.5 week tested: 22.

Magnetism: Interaction
The learner will be able to describe patterns of interaction of magnetic materials with other magnetic and non-magnetic materials IV.3.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Magnetism: Properties	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.3.E.3 week tested: 22.

Sound: Properties/Describe
The learner will be able to describe sounds in terms of their properties IV.4.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Sound: Properties	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.1 week tested: 22.

Sound: Production
The learner will be able to explain how sounds are made IV.4.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Sound: Production	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.2 week tested: 22.

Light: Prisms and Filters
The learner will be able to use prisms and filters with light sources to produce various colors of light. IV.4.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Light: Properties	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, IV.4.E.3

Shadows: Formation
The learner will be able to explain how shadows are made IV.4.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Shadows	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.4 week tested: 22.

Earth and Space Science

Earth: Materials/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize and describe different types of earth materials V.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Earth: Materials	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.2 week tested: 22.

Earth: Surface/Changes/Describe
The learner will be able to describe natural changes in the earth's surface V.1.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Earth: Surface Changes	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.3 week tested: 22.

Earth: History/Describe/Rocks/Fossils
The learner will be able to explain how rocks and fossils are used to understand the history of the earth V.1.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Earth: History	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary.; V.1.E.4

Earth: Materials/Explain/Uses
The learner will be able to describe uses of materials taken from the earth V.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Earth: Materials	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.5 week tested: 22.

Natural Resources: Conservation/Ways
The learner will be able to demonstrate ways to conserve natural resources and reduce pollution through reduction, reuse, and recycling of manufactured materials. V.1.E.6.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Natural Resources	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.6 week tested: 22.

Water: States/Describe
The learner will be able to describe how water exists on earth in three states V.2.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Water	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.1 week tested: 22.

Water: Rain
The learner will be able to trace the path that rain water follows after it falls V.2.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Water	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.2 week tested: 22.

Water: Drinking/Source
The learner will be able to identify sources of water and its uses V.2.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Water	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.3 week tested: 22.